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Alexander Lemus

Tampa

Summary

Talented Server bringing skills in order management, payment processing and upselling. Stay current on menu items and consistently offer targeted recommendations to meet individual customer needs. Knowledgeable about handling special dietary requirements and general food safety standards.


Enthusiastic and reliable professional who takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in timely manner. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Car Sales Associate

Gettel Toyota Gainesville
11.2024 - 08.2025
  • Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
  • Greeted customers on lot and in showroom to answer questions about brand and available inventory.
  • Completed registration paperwork and sales documentation.
  • Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price, and completing purchase contracts,
  • Qualified buyers by matching requirements and interests to various car or truck models and discussing finance options.

Server

Outback Steakhouse
03.2019 - 06.2024
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.

Server

IHOP
12.2015 - 03.2018
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.

Education

Vero Beach High School
Vero Beach, FL
06-2015

Skills

  • Daily specials memorization
  • Team member support
  • Table resetting
  • Food sales and promotion
  • Performance improvement
  • Calm demeanor
  • Point-of-sale system
  • Order accuracy
  • Building rapport
  • Persuasion techniques
  • Goal oriented
  • Closing deals

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Car Sales Associate

Gettel Toyota Gainesville
11.2024 - 08.2025

Server

Outback Steakhouse
03.2019 - 06.2024

Server

IHOP
12.2015 - 03.2018

Vero Beach High School